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FILE - In this Friday, Sept. 25, 2015, file photo, a customer tries out a new Apple iPhone 6S at an Apple store in Chicago. The FBI now says that it may have a way to crack into an iPhone used by one of the San Bernardino shooters, despite previous claims that it could only achieve that with Apple’s help, but it remains unclear exactly how it plans to do that. (AP Photo/Kiichiro Sato, File)

FBI defends iPhone hacking amid questions over government’s use of exploits

By Andrew Blake - The Washington Times

Michael Hayden (Associated Press) ** FILE **

MICHAEL HAYDEN: Americans still believe in intelligence community

By Mike Hayden - The Washington Times

A sign outside the National Security Administration (NSA) campus in Fort Meade, Md., is seen here on June 6, 2013. **FILE**

NSA appoints first transparency officer

By Andrea Noble - The Washington Times

President Bill Clinton left the National Security Agency, the nation's electronic eavesdropper, in shambles at the very moment al Qaeda was in the final planning stages of carrying out the Sept. 11, 2001, attacks on New York City and the Pentagon. (Associated Press)

Bill Clinton neglect left NSA ‘brain dead’ as al Qaeda plotted 9/11, Michael Hayden says

By Rowan Scarborough - The Washington Times

In this Feb. 14, 2015, file photo, Edward Snowden appears on a live video feed broadcast from Moscow at an event sponsored by ACLU Hawaii in Honolulu. (AP Photo/Marco Garcia, File)

Edward Snowden on Ted Cruz debate slam: ‘Treason only if the voter is your enemy’

By Andrew Blake - The Washington Times

In this Feb. 17, 2016 file photo shows an iPhone in Washington. (AP Photo/Carolyn Kaster)

FBI director says bureau asked NSA for help cracking San Bernardino shooter’s iPhone

By Andrew Blake - The Washington Times

In this June 6, 2013, file photo, a sign stands outside the National Security Administration (NSA) campus in Fort Meade, Md. (AP Photo/Patrick Semansky, File)

Italy summons U.S. ambassador amid NSA eavesdropping allegations

By Andrew Blake - The Washington Times

In this Feb. 14, 2015, file photo, Edward Snowden appears on a live video feed broadcast from Moscow at an event sponsored by ACLU Hawaii in Honolulu. (AP Photo/Marco Garcia, File)

Snowden: Would return to U.S. with guarantee of fair trial

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In this photo taken Jan. 12, 2016, Republican presidential candidate, former Florida Gov. Jeb Bush speaks during an interview with The Associated Press in Coralville, Iowa. Political groups are flooding the airways during popular game shows, including "Wheel of Fortune" and &#8220;Jeopardy!&#8221; as well as local news and network morning shows as they try to influence presidential primary voters, according to an analysis by The Associated Press. (AP Photo/Jae C. Hong)

Jeb Bush: Put the NSA in charge of the civilian side of the Internet

By Andrew Blake - The Washington Times

A SWAT team arrives at the scene of a shooting in San Bernardino, Calif., on Dec. 2, 2015. Police responded to reports of an active shooter at a social services facility. (Doug Saunders/Los Angeles News Group via AP)

U.S. can’t access NSA phone records in California terror case

By TED BRIDIS - Associated Press

Republican presidential candidate, New Jersey Gov. Chris Christie arrives to speak at the Republican Jewish Coalition Presidential Forum in Washington, Thursday, Dec. 3, 2015. (AP Photo/Susan Walsh)

Chris Christie hopes nation will ‘sober’ up, bring back NSA phone snooping

By David Sherfinski - The Washington Times

FILE In this June 6, 2013 file photo, a sign stands outside the National Security Agency (NSA) campus in Fort Meade, Md. The National Security Agency has begun winding down its collection and storage of American phone records this week after the Senate failed to agree on a path forward to change or extend the once-secret program ahead of its expiration at the end of the month. (AP Photo/Patrick Semansky, File)

NSA to end phone-snooping, but asks for three-month extension to keep records

By Stephen Dinan - The Washington Times

In this June 6, 2013 file photo, the sign outside the National Security Agency (NSA) campus in Fort Meade, Md. (AP Photo/Patrick Semansky, File)

Appeals court lets NSA continue phone surveillance despite district judge’s ruling

By Andrew Blake - The Washington Times

A sign stands outside the National Security Agency (NSA) campus in Fort Meade, Md., in this June 6, 2013, file photo. (AP Photo/Patrick Semansky, File)

Federal judge rules against NSA phone-snooping program

By Andrea Noble and Stephen Dinan - The Washington Times

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ACLU lawsuit against NSA mass spying dropped in federal court

By Kellan Howell - The Washington Times

Police car lights. (Associated Press) ** FILE **

Fort Meade crash: Police seek suspect after stolen car crashes at Army post in Maryland

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FILE - In this May 6, 2004 file photo, Larry Klayman speaks in Melbourne, Fla. Activist attorney Larry Klayman won the first round in December, when U.S. District Judge Richard Leon, a Republican appointee, ruled that the NSA’s surveillance program likely runs afoul of the Constitution’s ban on unreasonable searches. The government appealed. (AP Photo/Peter Cosgrove, File)

Larry Klayman salvages NSA lawsuit Verizon Business user as plaintiff

By Andrea Noble - The Washington Times

Larry Klayman speaks in Melbourne, Fla. (AP Photo/Peter Cosgrove, File)

Larry Klayman’s NSA phone-snooping suit may get revival

By Stephen Dinan - The Washington Times

FILE In this June 6, 2013 file photo, a sign stands outside the National Security Agency (NSA) campus in Fort Meade, Md. The National Security Agency has begun winding down its collection and storage of American phone records this week after the Senate failed to agree on a path forward to change or extend the once-secret program ahead of its expiration at the end of the month. (AP Photo/Patrick Semansky, File) **FILE**

Appeals court backs NSA phone-snooping, overturns Klayman victory

By Andrea Noble and Stephen Dinan - The Washington Times

FILE In this June 6, 2013 file photo, a sign stands outside the National Security Agency (NSA) campus in Fort Meade, Md. The National Security Agency has begun winding down its collection and storage of American phone records this week after the Senate failed to agree on a path forward to change or extend the once-secret program ahead of its expiration at the end of the month. (AP Photo/Patrick Semansky, File) **FILE**

Appeals court backs NSA phone-snooping, overturns Klayman victory

By Andrea Noble and Stephen Dinan - The Washington Times